War Memorial Center’s Post

A really good long form article (with data) illustrating the tension at Service academies between the need for diverse perspectives in their officer corps and systems that often disadvantage the diverse individuals. While this tension is seen in the experiences of the socio-economically diverse and prior enlisted (both apply to me), it is most acute for racial diversity because it is an ever-visible part of a students identity. The academy prep schools like the United States Military Academy Preparatory School provide immense value by improving the access to and success of these more of these diverse populations. However, the core quantitative “meritocracy” of the academies present inherent challenges evidenced by the data in this article. The article sums up the challenges of quantifying every aspect of “merit” for officer candidates: “Owens has expressed concern that cadets are too often treated as numbers: their GPA or class rankings that determine who gets coveted assignments such as a place in flight school…But I've been talked down to more because of my class rank than because I'm a Black man." United States Military Academy at West Point United States Air Force Academy United States Naval Academy US Coast Guard Academy United States Merchant Marine Academy #serviceacademy

“Professional military education (PME) is a critically important part of building effective military leaders. This fact is sometimes overlooked due to the misguided belief that experience and field service alone will make the best leader.” For new Air Force and Space Force officers think about how and when you will accomplish the following: Masters Degree Squadron Officer School Air Command & Staff College Air War College Joint PME, like the Joint and Combined War fighting School It’s not about “checking the box.” It’s about continually learning and becoming a better person for yourself and all those you work with.

Expanding academic opportunities for our military personnel and their families remains top of mind for Dr. Sue Subocz, Associate President and Provost. Learn more in a new commentary by Dr. Subocz. ➡️ bit.ly/4ebUBjr #WaldenU

In my new Business Insider documentary about the US Marine Corps Basic School, commissioned officers step into the shoes of the enlisted Marines they will be commanding in realistic combat scenarios. There are lots of management and leadership lessons here that are applicable far beyond the military world. Watch the full video here: 🎥 https://lnkd.in/eBseTcnS

Applying to a military academy is not your average college admission process. Make sure you join us for this webinar if your student is considering this path. So much great information will be shared!

Important day and a strong message delivered across the Maritime and Defence Industry. An improvement of the lived experience is desperately needed to encourage more personnel to join a thriving and exhilarating sector. Government’s 2050 Maritime Strategy is for 30% of the workforce to be female. Currently most organisations struggle to see double figures (standfast Royal Navy). We still struggle to see inclusion across the workforce with women frequently seen as being ‘less’ or a ‘nuisance’ through wishing for both family life and careers. The two are not mutually exclusive. I was one of those in my 20s who felt I just wanted to get on with my job and that everyone should be treated equally without getting involved in female specific organisations. I didn’t want to rock the boat and threw scorn on those who did. Now I am the one with humble pie finding myself with both childcare and career requirements. In the UK Merchant Navy >92% identify as white British male, more work needs to be done. I am proud of the work I do within the RFA as well as what I achieve in my seagoing career. It is better to inspire, empower and promote inclusion across the workforce to be stronger together.

Achieved Bachelor Degree in Homeland Security from American Military University.

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"Honored to interpret at the launch of a program supporting the Military College and Staff College, in the esteemed presence of the Chief of Staff, the Head of Defense University, and the Deans of Military College and Staff College. Translating in the intricate world of military jargon presented unique challenges, navigating through the precision of language in a tense yet vital environment. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this significant event bridging language gaps in service of a noble cause. #MilitarySupport #InterpretingChallenge #DefenseLeadership"

HSLDA has an interesting article about a homeschool graduate who was now a freshman cade at the United States Military Academy (West Point). You can read it at https://lnkd.in/ge3Qhpu3.